Jaguars sign (edit: cut) Tebow

[Deus Irae]

How is wanting the police to stop targeting, harrassing, bullying and murdering black people political? Don't both parties want equal right for all Americans?

 

[Deus Irae]

I don't understand how everyone is missing this. I don't have a problem with Tebow outside of his proselytizing. Him being signed to play TE in the NFL is a joke. He has zero chance of contributing anything meaningful. He lacks the foot speed, speed and size to play the position. Today's TEs are basically very large WRs. Maybe 25 years ago he could have carved out a backup TE role on some team. But today? Zero chance. Zip, zero, zilch nada. This is just a clown doing a buddy a solid as Tebow needs three games to get fully vested. The only real problem with this (if you are a Jags fan) is how much credibility it is going to cost Urban in his locker room. A coach coming out of college who is already facing an uphill battle in being respected by his veteran players and establishing a winning culture. This was not smart on his part. Couple that with Lawrence's comments about how important football is to him. I don't see this going well. You can skate in the NFL on sheer talent. But the truly elite QBs are maniacal with their preparation. Lawrence might be a very good QB. But I don't see him being a great one. I think this Urban/Lawrence thing has a chance to be a giant mess over the next few years. We will see. Still doesn't take responsibility for the Caulpepper over Brees decision he made years ago.

 

[Cam2HarryGOAT]

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[Deus Irae]

You are a perfect example of the toxic infantile morons this forum is flooded with and why I rarely come here anymore.

Your post made no sense, as it was a rambling screed that bounced all over the place, making claims and then undercutting those claims almost immediately. The last sentence is particularly bizarre, as you seem to be blaming Urban Meyer for something that you likely are attributing to him, when the person that you would seem much more likely to be talking about, given the subject matter, would be Nick Saban. Blaming someone for giving a WTF in response is a "you" problem, not a "them" problem.

 

[catent]

Players who came out of retirement to play again in NFL after age 30 (Tebow is hardly the first)

1. Marshawn Lynch
2. Randy Moss
3. Brett Favre
4. Ricky Williams
5. Deion Sanders
6. Reggie White


The player backlash against Tebow is unwarranted

One teeny-tiny difference between those six and ... Tim Tebow.

 

[RobertWeathers]

If Tebow had made the switch to TE or H-back 6-7 years ago, he might have had a decent career. Going to be tough for him now at that age after so long out of the league.

Agree.

Problem is TT was publicly resistant to a position change.

Maybe if Payton got a hold of him early he would have been a Taysom Hill type of of player.

 

[Le Numéro Douze]

Lebron is getting attacked but he's still on a team because he's a great player. He's not getting cut from the Lakers or cast out of the league.

That was merely my point. If kap was putting up numbers like his Superbowl season he would be on a team.

Teams will put up with alot if you are talented. If you are a distraction and not offering much on the field, then good luck

Ah, then I misunderstood what you meant.

Of course, if the skills are there, someone will still employ you and play you. I agree.

 

[Le Numéro Douze]

How is wanting the police to stop targeting, harrassing, bullying and murdering black people political? Don't both parties want equal rights for all Americans?

Well, I guess they do, in a vaccuum. However, it is unfortunately a political issue. Even if both parties were to recognize the problem (and they are not always), their solutions are drastically different. It is unfortunately a polarizing issue. How many "Blue Lives Matter" or "All Lives Matter" do you see? A lot. And, inherently, it would not be a bad thing if it weren't put in opposition to "Black Lives Matter" which really just mean "Black Lives Matter too".

And, well, there is the whole anthem thing. Kaepernick chose to kneel to bring attention to the problem. He said that he would not honor a country that does not really respect his right to live. That was a political gesture that many people see as disrespectful to the military (which is a little dumb considering Kaep ASKED a military person what would be the best way to protest the United States culture without disrespecting the military).

I mean, I am 100% behind him, but he did take a political stand. As for me, well, I would hope that it was NOT an issue and that systemic racism would not exist.

 

[NashuaPats]

I don't understand how everyone is missing this. I don't have a problem with Tebow outside of his proselytizing. Him being signed to play TE in the NFL is a joke. He has zero chance of contributing anything meaningful. He lacks the foot speed, speed and size to play the position. Today's TEs are basically very large WRs. Maybe 25 years ago he could have carved out a backup TE role on some team. But today? Zero chance. Zip, zero, zilch nada. This is just a clown doing a buddy a solid as Tebow needs three games to get fully vested. The only real problem with this (if you are a Jags fan) is how much credibility it is going to cost Urban in his locker room. A coach coming out of college who is already facing an uphill battle in being respected by his veteran players and establishing a winning culture. This was not smart on his part. Couple that with Lawrence's comments about how important football is to him. I don't see this going well. You can skate in the NFL on sheer talent. But the truly elite QBs are maniacal with their preparation. Lawrence might be a very good QB. But I don't see him being a great one. I think this Urban/Lawrence thing has a chance to be a giant mess over the next few years. We will see. Still doesn't take responsibility for the Caulpepper over Brees decision he made years ago.

Wow! You really hate the guy and you’re wrong about his speed and athleticism. The guy ran a 6.66 3 cone drill. He was Edelman like quick in a broad, strong 240 lb body. There was a reason teams and scouts were salivating over the idea of him switching positions. He was an athletic freak with great instincts on the field. I doubt he can do it at this point, but why not try. He will be one of 90 on the roster. He won’t be a a traditional TE, but potentially a Taysom Hill type.

 

[Le Numéro Douze]

Wow! You really hate the guy and you’re wrong about his speed and athleticism. The guy ran a 6.66 3 cone drill. He was Edelman like quick in a broad, strong 240 lb body. There was a reason teams and scouts were salivating over the idea of him switching positions. He was an athletic freak with great instincts on the field. I doubt he can do it at this point, but why not try. He will be one of 90 on the roster. He won’t be a a traditional TE, but potentially a Taysom Hill type.

You are 100% right.

The "problem" I have is that it is happening 10 years too late and that the only reason he is getting this opportunity is that he is a popular figure and has a connection to Urban Meyers.

I mean, at the end of the day, I do not care about that and I just hope, for him, that he does good and earns a job. If he does not, no big deal.

 

[Fore2213]

I just love that Tebow will be on a NFL field playing while Kapernick fades away even more!!

 

[Fore2213]

You are 100% right.

The "problem" I have is that it is happening 10 years too late and that the only reason he is getting this opportunity is that he is a popular figure and has a connection to Urban Meyers.

I mean, at the end of the day, I do not care about that and I just hope, for him, that he does good and earns a job. If he does not, no big deal.

10 years too late....but but, Tom Brady was too old to play Qb 5 years ago....that’s what we were told each preseason!

 

[Clonamery]

10 years too late....but but, Tom Brady was too old to play Qb 5 years ago....that’s what we were told each preseason!

So Foreskin, you’re intimating that TB being able to play at an advanced age is roughly similar for baseball broken bones Tim Teblow? Ok. If that’s how God chooses to have it played.

 

[Sicilian]

10 years too late....but but, Tom Brady was too old to play Qb 5 years ago....that’s what we were told each preseason!

Comparing Tim Tebow to Tom Brady when it comes to anything on the football field should be a federal crime.

 

[sb1]

10 years too late....but but, Tom Brady was too old to play Qb 5 years ago....that’s what we were told each preseason!

The only comparable attribute that they share is their first initial.

 

[Bonzo]

Eh, giving a shot in camp to a former Heisman winner (who ought to have some tread left on his tires) is nbd to me.

But why does Urban Meyer always sound like he's spinning?

“Tim and I’ve talked about, when he was a quarterback in the NFL that was a big topic,” Meyer told reporters regarding the possibility that Tebow would play tight end. “I was so busy, I didn’t give him the time. ‘What do you think? What do you think?’ and I didn’t know, I was too busy to even think it through.

He must be talking about those grueling years at ESPN.... not even a second to spare for *thinking*.

 

[Le Numéro Douze]

I just love that Tebow will be on a NFL field playing while Kapernick fades away even more!!

10 years too late....but but, Tom Brady was too old to play Qb 5 years ago....that’s what we were told each preseason!

I was going to write a polite answer explaining why the two situations have nothing in common... then I saw your other post (first quote).

You are not interested in discussing the issue/story, you have a clear agenda and are one of THOSE people.

I'll just wish you a good day and move on.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Just hope Christian Cat doesn’t return to the forum.

 

[Joker]

Kaepercrap lovers hissing at Tebow kneeling adorers...it truly must be the end times...

 

[Fore2213]

So Foreskin, you’re intimating that TB being able to play at an advanced age is roughly similar for baseball broken bones Tim Teblow? Ok. If that’s how God chooses to have it played.

Foreskin huh....something you dine on down in P-town every weekend? Didn’t think I’d have to return here and explain to a halfwit child what my post meant. People have stated that Tebow should have done this 10 years ago. Sooo, some would say his past his prime and too old.....the same was said about BRADY. BRADY proved them wrong. The only people who have an issue with Tebow making a comeback liberal snowflake Biden jock lickers. When you come here and can’t handle someone else’s opinion.....perhaps it’s time to wander out in the pasture.